'You can't say no' – Greg Davies on hosting BAFTA TV awards - RTE
Comedian and actor Greg Davies has said he could not say no to hosting the BAFTA TV awards.
www.rte.ieHere is the latest on Greg Davies and his BAFTA opening monologue.
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Greg Davies hosted the BAFTA TV Awards in 2026. He said he couldn’t say no to hosting and aimed for a warm, celebration-focused night. This aligns with prior reporting that he would bring his signature humor to the ceremony.[2][5]
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The opening monologue received mixed reactions from viewers. Some praised Davies’s approach and jokes about the evolution of TV, while others felt the opening bit dragged or was less funny for some audiences. This mirrors typical live-host reception where monologues spark both praise and nits from the crowd.[3][7]
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For context, other outlets highlighted Davies’s intent to steer clear of controversy and create a celebratory mood, noting his experience as a longtime TV presence and Taskmaster host. His monologue referenced modern TV trends, including AI and the shift to on-the-go viewing, as part of the night’s opening tone.[5][3]
If you’d like, I can pull a few more quotes from those articles or summarize audience reactions in a concise table. I can also look for any follow-up pieces discussing his future hosting prospects at awards shows.